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Kenyan Songs Struggle to Make an Impact on Global Music Scene

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Nyakundi Report

Newsroom 1 min read

This archive report was first published on 1 November 2019.

As we approach the end of 2019, music fans are reflecting on their goals and resolutions for the new year. However, it's been a tough week for Kenyan songs, with only a few managing to crack the top 5 trending videos on YouTube.

According to the latest charts, the top 5 trending videos on YouTube this week are:

  • #5. KRG The Don, Sailors, DJ Lyta – Nyandus
  • #4. Davido, Popcaan – Risky
  • #3. Aslay – Naenjoy
  • #2. Harmonize – Uno
  • #1. Joeboy, Mayorkun – Don’t call me back

While it's heartening to see African artists feature prominently in the charts, it's clear that Kenyan songs still have a long way to go in terms of making an impact on the global music scene.

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